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Sega Dreamcast: Collected Works

A comprehensive history of Sega's final console and its iconic games.

Simon Parkin author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Read-Only Memory

Published:5th Jan '23

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This deluxe hardback provides a comprehensive history of Sega's last console, featuring exclusive materials, stunning visuals, and insights from key figures in game development, highlighting its impact and legacy.

Sega Dreamcast: Collected Works offers a comprehensive history of the iconic games console, created in collaboration with Sega. This deluxe hardback edition is presented in a large format, showcasing a remarkable array of never-before-seen materials alongside specially commissioned editorial content. Readers can expect an in-depth exploration of the Dreamcast's development and its impressive library of games, marking it as a significant contribution to gaming literature.

Following the success of the 2014 release, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Collected Works, this book includes a diverse collection of content, such as manufacturing prototypes, stunning photography of rare hardware, and development materials that provide a behind-the-scenes look at the console's creation. The visual elements are complemented by meticulously printed game imagery, making it a feast for both the eyes and the mind.

The book also features an insightful editorial piece led by New Yorker contributing writer Simon Parkin, which includes interviews with key figures in the gaming industry. Contributions from notable creators like Yu Suzuki, Masayoshi Kikuchi, Naoto Ohshima, and Tetsuya Mizuguchi offer a unique perspective on this pivotal era for Sega. Through these interviews and archival materials, Sega Dreamcast: Collected Works not only chronicles the rise and fall of the Dreamcast but also sheds new light on its enduring legacy in the world of video games.

ISBN: 9780957576858

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1460g

320 pages